The Senate's confirmation of Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director is exactly the kind of steady, experienced leadership the agency desperately needs after years of turmoil. With a medical degree, a law degree and a record as deputy surgeon general, Schwartz brings real credentials to anthe agency gutted by political interference and mass resignations. Restoring public trust in the CDC starts with putting a qualified, science-committed director in charge.
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There is a 30% chance that the U.S. federal government will pass legislation by 2040 to provide universal health care for American citizens, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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